Psychology Around the Net: September 10, 2016

On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked by al-Qaeda and flown into both World Trade Center towers in New York City and the Pentagon just outside of Washington, D.C., killing more than 3,000 people, including police officers and firefighters. Tomorrow is the 15th anniversary of what we now refer to as 9/11, and people will pause and reflect and grieve just as they have for the past decade and a half. They will take a moment or two or more to remember those who were senselessly killed during these attacks — as well as their family members and other loved ones. I know I, for one, will, too. According to the American Psychological Association (APA): When terrorist acts occur, people generally look for ways to cope with the acute stress and trauma. Terrorism evokes a fundamental fear of helplessness. The violent actions are random, unprovoked and intentional, and often are targeted at defenseless citizens. Trying to cope with the irrational information that is beyond normal comprehension can set off a chain of psychological events culminating in feelings of fear, helplessness, vulnerability and grief. The APA also provides information about how to manage traumatic stress caused by terrorism, which I highly recommend you check out. This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at how to manage emotional labor, what happens when children practice mindfulness, how scientists can change how we feel about a person’s face, and more. Looking Back at ...
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